Food Franchise US House of Bread

House of Bread...has been providing high quality, healthy and delicious baked goods to our customers daily, since 1996. House of Bread Franchising offers an opportunity to experience the pride and independence of owning your own business along with the benefits of a proven system and a strong support network.

House of Bread's niche... 

House of Bread has found its niche primarily through heavy sampling, open production sites and the milling of wheat on-site; we have been utilizing these proven strategies for success. Changing times are encouraging people to own their own businesses and control their own destinies as they seek to be free from the pressures of the corporate world. House of Bread Franchising is a natural fit for those who aren't afraid of hard work, while ready for a rewarding and successful business environment.
 
House of Bread Franchising has planned for responsible, managed growth by building a network of intelligent, hard-working and honest franchisees who enjoy making great bread and offering quality services.  
      
Training and Support:
 
House of Bread Franchising promises to provide you with all the tools you will need to start your own House of Bread Bakery and will continue to support you after your store opens. We will provide technical assistance in the following areas:

• Bakery location selection with demographic requirements and recommendations
• Store layout
• Ability to secure a state-of-the-art point-of-sale information system specifically designed for House of Bread
• Equipment procurement sources, new and used 
• Detailed equipment and supplies list 
• Owner training at House of Bread and in your store 
• Employee training materials and schedules 
• Operational control systems including employee handling recommendations, register controls, product pricing guidelines and production trouble shooting techniques
• Use of the House of Bread accounting, billing and payroll systems 
• Advertising and promotion formats 
• Publicity suggestions
• Proven recipes and production schedules
• Wholesale strategies and systems

Capitalization:
 
Total initial startup costs are approximately $250,000, which can vary depending upon whether new or used equipment is purchased. Also included is the franchise fee, travel, training, location selection, site build out, point-of-sale information system, equipment purchase, initial supplies and ingredients, organizational expenses, signage, pre-opening promotion and working capital. We do not provide direct financing. However, we do provide assistance with financial projections, business plan designs, and lender negotiations.
      
Location Selection:
 
The demographic area for a House of Bread Bakery should be a town with a population of at least 50,000 people within the city limits or an area with over 100,000 people within a five mile radius.  

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Depending upon area
Training: Three weeks minimum with Corporate / One Week at a Franchisee's Bakery

BACKGROUND:

Established: 1996
First Franchised: 2000
Franchised Units: 8
Company Owned Units: 1
Projected New Units (12 Months): 4
Registered: CA and WA (Currently NOT offering single unit franchises east of Mississippi but will consider possible Area development Franchisees)

FINANCIAL/TERMS:

Cash Investment: Single $125K / Multiple $150K
Total Investment: $193K - $349K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Franchise Fee: $28K for 1st one / $14K for second and third units
Royalty: 6%
Ad: None
Average Number of Employees: 8
Passive Ownership: No, not the first year / Possibly for 2nd year

FINANCE AVAILABLE
We often include opportunities that are above your selected amount of capital as up to 70% borrowings are usually available from banks for those considering investing in a franchise opportunity.